Why your feet hurt

Standing all day is hard enough without your shoes joining in

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

A woman standing in the Harbor shoes, side view showing her hips, knees, ankles and the ball of her foot
  1. When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.

    In HarborHeel and toe sit level, so you stand the way you do barefoot.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Harbor

A shoe you can stand in all day without counting the hours

1

Your toes spread the way they do barefoot

Wide at the toes, so nothing crowds them.

2

You stand level instead of tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe, so you stand level.

3

The sole bends with you

A sole that bends with every step.

4

Footing you can trust

A gum rubber outsole with a wrapped toe bumper and sidewall.

5

Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch

Breathable lightweight upper moves air straight through the shoe.

6

On your feet in seconds

The laces stay put in a tongue keeper.

The details, if you want them

Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Extra wide, round ball shape
Outsole material
Rubber (gum)
Closure
Lace up
Upper coverage
Below ankle
Fit
True to size
Pattern
Solid
Best for
Everyday casual wear, walking, all day standing
Care
Wipe clean, air dry (do not machine wash)

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Putting the Harbor on at home on day one

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

  2. A short walk in the Harbor

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting down after a walk in the Harbor

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

  4. Walking easily on a pavement in the Harbor

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Harbor actually does for your feet

Harbor barefoot everyday sneaker photographed in the studio

Your toes finally have room

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

The Harbor seen from the side

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe.

Harbor worn on a pavement

Your foot actually bends

Bends with every step, gum rubber grips.

The weight

You do not wear your shoes. You lift them, about 7,000 times a day.

A normal sneaker adds a few ounces. You lift it 7,000 times a day.

11.5 oz per shoe

Weight you stop lifting, every day

0 lb

One shoe per step, at 7,000 steps a day.

Why this pair

Harbor against the shoes you wear now

In real use
Harbor
A cushioned everyday sneaker
Across your toes
Harbor✓Foot shaped
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Tapered, presses
Standing posture
Harbor✓Level
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Raised heel
How the sole moves
Harbor✓Bends with you
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Stiff under foam
Ground feel
Harbor✓Low, you feel it
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Thick stack mutes
Grip underfoot
Harbor✓Wrapped gum rubber
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Smooth foam slides
Warm afternoons
Harbor✓Light, breathable
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Padded, holds heat
Getting them on
Harbor✓Tongue lace keeper
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Laces, every time
Weight on foot
Harbor✓Light
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Heavier all day

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

Your toes should sit inside the outline, with room to spread.

Overhead view of Harbor showing its wide barefoot toe box

Put your foot on the insole. Your toes should sit inside the outline with room to spread.

It gives where your foot needs it to.

A breathable lightweight upper.

  • Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
  • Levelheel and toe on one plane
  • True to sizeorder your usual size

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

Questions

What people ask before buying

How do I pick my size in the Harbor?

The Harbor fits true to size for most people, so order your usual sneaker size. Barefoot shoes can run a little short, so if you are between sizes or have wider feet, going up half a size is the common call. Women and men are sized separately, so use the Women or Men buttons at the top to land on the right fit.

What are the Harbor made of, and what are they best for?

They run on a gum rubber outsole. They are made for everyday casual wear, walking and all day standing.

Do the Harbor need breaking in?

Most people wear them comfortably from the first day. If you are coming out of cushioned shoes, ease in over a week or two. Start with a few hours, walk in them, and build up from there while your feet get used to moving on their own again.

How do I clean the Harbor?

Wipe them down with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let them air dry away from direct heat. Keep them out of the washing machine and the dryer.

Are the women's and men's Harbor different?

Same shoe and the same build. They are sized on their own lasts so the proportions suit each foot, so switch between the Women and Men buttons at the top and pick your size from that range.

What if the Harbor are not right for me?

Wear them for 30 days. If they are not for you, send them back for a full refund. Shipping is free and there is a 30 day money back guarantee.